March 31, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
In the wake of the budget crisis we are hearing about, an issue that hits close to home has just been brought to my attention. Due to the state of the fiscal budget in California, two of our Los Angeles state parks are on the list to be closed: Will Rogers State Park in the Pacific Palisades and Topanga State Park in Malibu.
Both of these parks provide great opportunities to be outdoors, get fresh air, and enjoy the local mountains and beauty that is such a part of California. In fact, Topanga State Park is the largest wilderness area within city boundaries in the nation with 13,000 acres of mo...
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March 28, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
“It” purses come and go like this week’s gossip magazine cover girl. But
Ashley Watson handbags are designed to stick around – in more ways than one. Not only are the styles classic downtown chic, Ashley Watson bags are handcrafted from recycled leather from charity thrift stores.
Each one-of-a-kind purse is individually handcrafted to an Ashley Watson pattern but maintains the features of the re-purposed leather – for example, the original seams and pockets from a leather jacket. Not only does this give the handbags a cool vintage look that cannot be replica...
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March 27, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
EAT – Akasha
Culver City’s rebirth as an artist destination is under full swing, and that means new innovative restaurants are popping up in the area too! Akasha is an eco-friendly restaurant whose décor is completely organic and sustainable, as is the food! Akasha in Sanskrit means ether and in Hindi means sky, which could be an allusion to their sky-high prices, but either way it’s nice to see a restaurant that has the environment in mind!
9543 Culver Blvd. 90232
(310) 845-1700
PLAY BALL! – Dodgers
Ok, so maybe Monday isn’t technically the weekend, BUT it is the day that major league baseball return...
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March 26, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
In Buddhist lore, the Bodhi Tree is the “tree of enlightenment.” Once inside
Bodhi Tree Book Store, you can see first hand the meaning behind this.
For almost 40 years the
Bodhi Tree has been a refuge and spiritual sanctuary for Angelenos. The store carries a variety of books on healing, wellness, alternative cooking and spiritual wisdom from all over the world. Unlike some bookstores,
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March 25, 2008 Written by Danielle Davis
The best thing about my Thanksgiving gathering last year, alongside the company and conversation, was the truffle scented mushroom gravy from
Spork Foods. For a handful of mouthfuls, it was all my guests and I could talk (or more accurately, moan) about.
Spork’s vegan duo—sparkling sisters Heather and Jenny Goldberg—offers inventive catering for party-hosters and nutrition counseling for eaters looking to go macrobiotic, vegan, wheat-free or the like.
And for the main course, Jenny, who was trained at New York...
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March 21, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
Just because you care about the environment, doesn’t mean the contents of your closet should be limited to hippie Birkenstocks and hemp ponchos.
Summer Bowen founded
BTC Elements in March 2006 for that very reason. Frustrated with the lack of eco-friendly yet stylish clothing, she opened her own online store, stocked with incredibly fashion-forward pieces such as from the perfect weekend
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March 20, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
LISTEN – Blues
Babe’s and Ricky’s Inn is the oldest blues bar in Los Angeles, and has a rich history of performances from musicians like B.B. King and Eric Clapton. Monday nights, Mickey Champion (a blues legend who has performed with Billie Holiday, among others) performs, and a free soul-food dinner comes with your $8.00 admission price. Thursday, Friday and Saturday offer up a variety of acts at this hidden gem in downtown Los Angeles. So ch-ch-ch-check it out!
4339 Leimart Blvd. 90008
For more info go to:
www.bluesbar.com
FUN – A day at the races!
It’s Dollar Day at ...
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March 19, 2008 Written by Lauren Johanson
Are you looking for a new job that challenges and excites you? Or, are you looking to hire a passionate and motivated employee?
Check out
SpiritList.com - a job board for the soul! On this new website you can post and search for job opportunities in the fields of natural health, spirituality, social justice and environmental sustainability. Their search engine is unique because it is designed exclusively for Southern Californians interested in these specific industries. Plus, 10% of the site's proceeds are donated to
Ten Thousand Villages (Pasadena) to promote awareness of fair trade principles.
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